Indi Surfs

Indi Surfs

Chris Gorman
$16.95
Publication Date: June 23rd, 2015
Publisher:
POW! Kids Books
ISBN:
9781576877654
Pages:
40

Description

From surfer dad and photographer Chris Gorman comes Indi Surfs, the story of a little girl who braves the ocean to find the perfect wave.Gorman's evocative images and text capture the essence of beach culture and the surfer's journey in the story of a young girl who takes to the waves. Challenged by the ever-changing ocean, Indi shows how patience and persistence pay off in pursuit of the ultimate surfing goal. Readers will cheer when she gets her reward--a transcendent ride for Indi when she finally catches her wave.

About the Author

Born and raised on the beaches of Rhode Island, Chris has spent his life in search of creative outlets . . . and waves. A lifelong surfer, in 1991, he became one of the founding members of the acclaimed band Belly. After years on the road and in recording studios, he moved to New York City and began a successful career as a photographer. He also co-owned WaterBrothers Surf & Skate Shop on Newport, RI. Today, Chris is a photographer and surfing dad, who lives in Long Beach, NY, with his wife Camille, daughter Indi, and son Toll, plus their dog Kali.

Praise for Indi Surfs

"Gorman’s spare words, in a large, shadowy font, and the images of girl, surfboard and ocean feel united organically, as simultaneously exhilarating and meditative as surfing itself." -The New York Times